Diabetes is a chronic condition that makes it difficult for your body to regulate blood sugar. When left unmanaged, both type 1 and type 2 diabetes can lead to serious health complications throughout ...

The eye is made up of several different parts. One of these parts is the retina, which is home to special nerve cells that respond to light. The macula is part of that network and is located in the ...

Hereditary angioedema (HAE) attacks cause swelling in different parts of your body. These attacks are often painful, unpredictable, and disfiguring. They can interfere with your everyday life, and in ...

Q: I am a 76-year-old man who has dealt with edema in various intensities for several years. Now I have been diagnosed with early-stage congestive heart failure. I know I’m not the only senior ...

It is my hope that each of you experienced a memorable Christmas and are ready to begin a new year! Spring will arrive before we realize it, and there is always much garden preparation to accomplish ...

Q: I would like your advice on what to do to treat swelling in my lower legs. I believe it is called pitting edema. I talked to my doctor and all he recommended was that I walk more. I have a ski ...

A lesser-known symptom in the ankles could be “one of the most common” signs of a life-threatening condition. Swollen ankles and legs could indicate heart failure. Heart failure is characterised by ...

Bee stings can cause pain, swelling, and, in some cases, allergic reactions. The sting site can swell for 48 hours after the sting, and swellings can vary in size. Symptoms should resolve in around a ...